"Catherine Parr married Elizabeth’s father in July 1543, becoming Elizabeth’s stepmother. Although Elizabeth lived in her own household, she became close to Catherine and shared her Protestant sympathies. After her father’s death in January 1547, Elizabeth carried on visiting Catherine and eventually moved into her Chelsea home. Unfortunately, Catherine’s new husband, Thomas Seymour, took a shine to Catherine’s new charge and started acting rather inappropriately. His behaviour led to Catherine sending Elizabeth away to Sir Anthony Denny’s house in Cheshunt to protect Elizabeth and her reputation and also to save her own marriage. Catherine died in September 1548, just a few days after giving birth, Elizabeth lost yet another stepmother."
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